Clothing for bushfire victims

[Kezza]

I was listening to the radio this morning on the way to work and heard about some very generous transport companies donating semi's to take needy items to Victoria for the Bush Fire Victims. One of the things mentioned that people were desperate for was clothing as many only have what they were wearing when they left their homes.

I have 3 large garbage bags of large size clothes that I will never need again and rather than go to Salvo's or Vinnies I thought they would be more appreciated in Victoria at the moment.

If anyone has any thoughts on how something like this could be co-ordinated maybe via each of the clinics, I'd be happy to drop in with my donation.

Anyone else got any suggestions or solutions?

Kerri

[Tito]

Hi Kerri,

What a fantastic idea, I have already noticed that some of my clothing is too big (nice problem to have) and was considering giving it to either friends or salvos, but as you said most people only have the clothes on their backs so this sounds like a better idea.

Did you know that Coles are donating all profits from their sales on Friday 13th February to the Bushfire Appeal.

[Kezza]

Hi Tito

Yes - I did just hear something on the radio about coles making a donation. Wouldn't it be lovely to see all major corporations doing something similar.

[cc75]

hi kezza and tito - kay and i are donating all of our 'too big' clothing (81 items in total) to the bushfire relief. here in canberra one of the local radio stations is organising it and a few couriers have volunteered to drive it down to victoria.

there must be other drives happening in other states. check out your local and state government websites for more info (or try popular radio stations).

i'll be doing all our meat shopping, and groceries for the kids at coles on friday!

good on you both - cc

[JennyC]

I also have bags & bags of my old clothes to donate and was only going to drop them down to the local salvos. If anyone has heard of anyone in Brissy who will be transporting clothes etc to Victoria, I will be down there with my bags ASAP.

JennyC

[Tito]

Couriers Please 1300 36 1000 in Brisbane are organising to transport items of clothing, bedding and non perishable food to Victoria. If you call the above number they will be able to direct you to your closest depot for drop off.

It might be a good idea to clearly label the boxes with sizes etc to make it a bit easier to be sorted once it arrives in Victoria.